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Piraeus: Aerial view of the zone of Zea and on the background the center port of Piraeus (Kentrikó limáni) from where ferries are embarked for Cyclades and Creta
Piraeus: Aerial view of the zone of Zea and on the background the center port of Piraeus (Kentrikó limáni) from where ferries are embarked for Cyclades and Creta

The Piraeus is the ancient port of Athens and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea for destinations amongst the Aegean Islands and elsewhere in the east Mediterranean. Domestic destinantions include all of the Aegean islands except the Sporades and some smaller Cyclades and Dodecanese isles that require a connection. International destinations (apart from cruise ships) include Cyprus and the Middle East.

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NOTE: Recently, official spelling changed to Pireas -- and all road signs in Athens and around updated accordingly.


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